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US recalls (4)
Seat belts: rear/other, buckle assembly
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Kona Electric and 2024-2026 Kona vehicles. The seat belt buckle in the rear center seat may fail to properly restrain an occupant during a crash.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A seat belt buckle that fails to properly restrain an occupant in a crash increases the risk of injury.
Remedy: Passengers are advised not to use the rear center seat until the recall remedy is performed. Dealers will replace the seat belt buckle assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 2, 2026. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 306. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 15, 2026.
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system, emission control
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Elantra, Venue, and Kona vehicles. An electrical short circuit may occur in the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve assembly, which can result in a loss of drive power.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the exhaust gas recirculation valve assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 28, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 260.
Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery, cables
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Kona vehicles. The 12-Volt battery cables may chafe against the engine control module bracket and short circuit during a crash.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A short circuit increases the risk of an engine compartment fire.
Remedy: Dealers will install sheathing over the wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 22, 2024. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 252.
Seat belts: rear/other, retractor
Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2024 Kona vehicles. The seat belt assemblies in the right and left rear seats may not function properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupation Crash Protection" and 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies."
Risk and remedy
Risk: A seat belt that does not function properly may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt retractor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 21, 2023. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 250.
Canadian recalls (5)
Show 5 Canadian recalls
Seats and restraints
2026-07-13 · campaign 2026-337
Issue:
This recall is for certain rear center seat belt buckles that were installed during production or sold as a replacement part.
On certain vehicles, the bracket that secures the rear center seat belt buckle may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the seat belt could detach in a crash.
Safety Risk:
A seat belt that detaches in a crash could increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Actions:
To reduce the safety risk, Hyundai advises that you shouldn't transport a passenger in the rear center seat until the recall repairs are completed. Hyundai will notify owners in writing and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the rear center seat belt buckle.
Label
2024-09-23 · campaign 2024-552
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the compliance label may be missing information in French. The words listed on the label for "Tires", "Rims", "Front" and "Rear" appear in English only, when they should be listed as "Tires/Pneus", "Rims/Jantes", "Front/Avant" and "Rear/Arriere". Canadian regulations require this information to be listed on the label in both English and French.
Safety Risk:
These small errors do not affect vehicle safety.
Corrective Actions:
This is not a recall. The company has corrected the compliance label for all new vehicles.
Engine
2024-04-30 · campaign 2024-255
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the EGR valve could short circuit and cause a loss of power to the wheels.
Safety Risk:
A sudden loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Hyundai will notify owners in writing and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the EGR valve.
Electrical
2023-12-26 · campaign 2023-709
Issue:
On certain vehicles, in the event of a crash, the 12 V battery cable(s) could contact the engine control module bracket. If this happens, there could be a short circuit.
Safety Risk:
A short circuit could create the risk of a fire.
Corrective Actions:
Hyundai will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to install a protective cover on the 12 V battery and alternator positive wiring.
Seats and restraints
2023-09-22 · campaign 2023-526
Issue:
On certain vehicles, the rear outboard seat belt retractors may not have been manufactured correctly. As a result, the seat belts may not extend and/or retract correctly.
Safety Risk:
A seat belt that doesn't work properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Hyundai will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the left and right-rear seat belt retractors, and replace them if necessary. Hyundai recommends that if you hear a noise when extending the seat belt or are unable to extend it, you should not transport a passenger in that seat, and you should contact a dealer immediately to have the vehicle inspected.
Owner complaints (53)
Owners filed 53 complaints with NHTSA about the 2024 Hyundai Kona (5 crashes, 5 injuries reported). Among 9 model years of this model, it ranks #7 for the most complaints (median 75).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Electrical system | 31 | |
| Engine | 9 | |
| Service brakes | 7 | |
| Steering | 7 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 5 | |
| Unknown or other | 5 | |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | |
| Power train | 3 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2024 Hyundai Kona.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2024 Hyundai Kona SUV FWD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2024 Hyundai Kona SUV AWD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2024 Hyundai Kona version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Kona AWD 1.6 L Automatic (S8) | 24 | 29 | 26 | $2,600 |
| Kona AWD 2.0 L Automatic (AV-S1) | 26 | 29 | 27 | $2,500 |
| Kona AWD 2.0 L Automatic (AV-S1) | 27 | 29 | 28 | $2,400 |
| Kona Electric Long Range Automatic (A1) | 129 | 103 | 116 | $650 |
| Kona Electric Standard Range Automatic (A1) | 131 | 105 | 118 | $650 |
| Kona FWD 1.6 L Automatic (S8) | 26 | 32 | 28 | $2,400 |
| Kona FWD 2.0 L Automatic (AV-S1) | 28 | 35 | 31 | $2,150 |
| Kona FWD 2.0 L Automatic (AV-S1) | 29 | 34 | 31 | $2,150 |
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Recalls updated 2026-10-30.